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Webster 1913 Edition
Teutonic
1.
Of or pertaining to the Teutons, esp. the ancient Teutons; Germanic.
2.
Of or pertaining to any of the Teutonic languages, or the peoples who speak these languages.
Teutonic languages
, a group of languages forming a division of the Indo-European, or Aryan, family, and embracing the High German, Low German, Gothic, and Scandinavian dialects and languages.
– Teutonic order
, a military religious order of knights, established toward the close of the twelfth century, in imitation of the Templars and Hospitalers, and composed chiefly of Teutons, or Germans. The order rapidly increased in numbers and strength till it became master of all Prussia, Livonia, and Pomerania. In its decay it was abolished by Napoleon; but it has been revived as an honorary order.
Teu-ton′ic
,Noun.
The language of the ancient Germans; the Teutonic languages, collectively.
Webster 1828 Edition
Teutonic
TEUTON'IC
,Adj.
Teutonic order, a military religious order of knights, established toward the close of the twelfth century, in imitation of the Templars and Hospitallers. It was composed chiefly of Teutons or Germans, who marched to the Holy Land in the crusades, and was established in that country for charitable purposes. It increased in numbers and strength till it became master of all Prussia, Livonia and Pomerania.
Definition 2024
Teutonic
Teutonic
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Adjective
Teutonic (comparative more Teutonic, superlative most Teutonic)
- Relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.
- Having qualities that are regarded as typical of German people.
- Teutonic exactitude
- (obsolete) The Germanic branch of Indo-European family of languages
Derived terms
Translations
relating to the ancient Germanic people
having qualities regarded as typical of German people